A Little Extract of Encouragement

Although this is just an extract
From an email I wrote to a friend
Who's showing signs of burn out..

I decided to post it..
In case there are some of you who
Need a little dose of encouragement :)

"We all feel like that once in awhile..
And when you realise how small you are compared to
What other people have to face..
And there are so many people you would like to help
And reach out to..
But you have your own physical limit as a human being..
Its frustrating..
Depressing cos you wonder who's gonna be there for you
Even as you go about your job everyday..

Its very easy for us to lose hope
And easy for us to wonder whether we are
Actually making positive impacts
On other people's lives..
I know what it feels like to be overworked
Even though my jobs were never as emotionally
And mentally draining as yours..

I know what it feels like to work so hard until you
Lose your sense of purpose..
And your footing in God..

But He is always there..
Always holding us when we don't feel it..
Even when we are so tired we don't feel like
Acknowledging Him by being Christians like we were
Taught to do..

That's where friends come and stand in the gap..
They come with hugs (and emails :P hehe) when
We don't feel God's presence
To remind us that He still loves us and has
Blessed each of us with friends who care..
And love us.."


- 12 November 2004 11:08pm -